Sanctuary Care
Howard House Care Home
Nursing home in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire
Operated by Sanctuary Care
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Howard House is more than just a care home; it's a vibrant community. Regular visits from local schoolchildren and art groups bring a sense of joy and vitality to the home. A professional hairdresser is on hand for regular pampering sessions, and a talented culinary team crafts delicious meals. Residents are encouraged to take an active role in meal preparation and gardening, cultivating their own produce.
At Howard House, there's a deep-seated commitment to creating inclusive outings, reminiscence events, and activities that build strong ties within the Kilmarnock community. This commitment enhances the lives of its residents, making Howard House not just a place to live, but a place to thrive.
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Food hygiene rating
Pass
Food Standards Agency · inspected April 2022
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
5,420 recorded crimes in the Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse ward and 5 other wards (the 12 months to December 2025)
Top categories:
Source: Police Scotland management information (provisional, not official statistics), by council ward
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,097 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Local health safety net
Howard House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is The Wards Medical Centre, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Kilmarnock
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Onthank Men's Club
The Onthank men's club is set up to help men over the age of 50 in our local community to stop loneliness and isolation first and foremost, we also make sure our members have something to drink…
Helping Hands Project
The provision of practical assistance in the homes of the elderly, disabled and infirm.
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Part of Sanctuary Care
Howard House Care Home is one of 123 homes run by Sanctuary Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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About this data
- Care Inspectorate register: grade, inspection dates and registration, matched by location id and refreshed nightly
- Fees: as published by the home or captured from its website; "on request" where none is published
- Family reviews: written by families, email-confirmed and read by AskBart staff before publishing
- Area figures: Kilmarnock: Police.uk, the Environment Agency, NHS and ONS data for the town, not the street
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